What You Need to Know about the VA Loan
If you are a military service member, Veteran, or their family, you may be eligible to use the VA loan to purchase your next house. While you do need to satisfy a few requirements, using the VA loan is a…
The Housing Market Going into Fall 2021
A few key factors have intensified the housing market in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and guidelines to stay home have led to residents looking for homes that could accommodate their new work-from-home lifestyles. A decrease in sale inventory over the…
What You Need to Know about the USDA Loan
Are you interested in moving to a rural or less populated area? The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a loan specifically made for homebuyers who want to purchase in these areas and meet certain other criteria. Read on to find…
Help–My Landlord is Selling My Home!
In a seller’s real estate market, many tenants are finding themselves on the hunt for a new place to live once their landlord decides to put their house on the market. While some tenant-occupied homes are sold to other investors…
City to Suburbs: Benefits of Buying a Home Outside a Major City
Many homeowners have flocked to the suburbs in 2020 and 2021. While cities used to have major appeal to young professionals and established families alike, many are turning to the ample space, top-rated schools, and affordability that the suburbs can…
Should I Rent or Buy My Home?
Relocating to a new area or looking for a new home? Ask yourself these questions to decide if it’s the right time to rent or buy as you begin a new chapter. Do I have steady income? If you aren’t…
The Value of Hardscaping at Your Home
Curb appeal is one of the biggest factors when selling a home. Keeping the exterior of your home tidy and aesthetically pleasing can keep your neighborhood beautiful, encourage other homeowners to take pride in their homes, and attract more buyers…
What to expect after your offer is accepted
Did your offer get accepted? If so, congratulations! One of the first major items in the escrow process is the home inspection. Hopefully you took some time for yourself to have a quick celebration but with the escrow clock ticking…
Finding a home and making an offer
In earlier posts we discussed finding the right lender and realtor. Now it is time to move on to the most exciting and sometimes nerve racking part of the home buying process. It is time to search for that home…
How to pick the right real estate agent
In our last post we talked about the pre-approval and how the two most important items that any potential home buyer needed to focus on first was their credit and their pre-approval. Assuming all looked good in those areas, the…
